A review by laurensilva
Central Places by Delia Cai

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A lovely coming-of-age story for a 20-something, Audrey, who finds herself torn between several identities and homes. At first, she is our unassailable protagonist, but as the book goes on, she and Delia Cai's readers learn that she has her faults too and is at fault in certain scenarios in her life. We're able to see Audrey grow on her own terms and by her own standards, rather than in response to standards she felt were being pushed on her. It's wonderful to watch her repair her relationships with family, friends and herself.
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